Asked by Vanessa Moreno on Apr 26, 2024

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Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?

A) Self-awareness enhances the nurse's advocacy role.
B) Strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment.
C) Strong positive feelings lead to healthy transference with the victim.
D) Positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for patients.

Family Violence

Acts of violence or abuse among members of a family or household.

Transference

In psychotherapy, a phenomenon where patients project their feelings about someone else onto their therapist, often unconsciously.

Advocacy Role

The act of supporting or promoting the interests or causes of others, often in professional or legal contexts.

  • Develop awareness of personal feelings and biases when dealing with family violence.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Strong negative feelings cloud the nurse's judgment and interfere with assessment and intervention, no matter how well the nurse tries to cover or deny feelings. Strong positive feelings lead to overinvolvement with victims rather than healthy transference.